Themes

Here are the notes we took on Themes in literature from the [|Encarta website]

A novel’s theme is the main idea that the writer expresses. Theme can also be defined as the underlying meaning of the story.

Examples of common themes:


 * conflict between appearance and reality
 * search for personal identity
 * an individual who strikes out alone to face the world
 * dreams vs. the reality of life
 * ability to change situations in life vs. forces beyond our control

Specifically, some themes in The Giver might be:
 * conformity over individuality
 * utopia vs. dystopia